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Sam, Bangs & Moonshine: (Caldecott Medal Winner)

Sam, Bangs & Moonshine: (Caldecott Medal Winner)

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Publisher:
Square Fish
ISBN:
9780805003154
Pages:
48
Age Range:
7 - 12
Grade Range:
2 - 7
Language:
English
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Description

Sam, Bangs & Moonshine is the winner of the 1967 Caldecott Medal.

Samantha (known as Sam) is a fisherman's daughter who dreams rich and lovely dreams--moonshine, her father says. But when her tall stories bring disaster to her friend Thomas and her cat Bangs, Sam learns to distinguish between moonshine and reality.

About the Author

Evaline Ness (1911-1986) illustrated more than thirty books for young readers and also wrote many of her own. In addition to winning the Caldecott Honor for A Pocketful of Cricket, she received the Caldecott Medal for Sam, Bangs, and Moonshine. She left a huge mark on the world of children's literature.

Evaline Ness (1911-1986) illustrated more than thirty books for young readers and also wrote many of her own. In addition to winning the Caldecott Honor for A Pocketful of Cricket, she received the Caldecott Medal for Sam, Bangs, and Moonshine. She left a huge mark on the world of children's literature.

Praise for Sam, Bangs & Moonshine: (Caldecott Medal Winner)

“An outstanding book.” —School Library Journal